Do mini bands increase glute activity?
Does a mini band around your knees increase glute activity in the squat? Two studies and my own experiment give us answers. Foley and friends (2017) found beginners benefited from [...]
Do glute activation exercises improve glute activity?
Can an ‘activation warm-up’ for your glutes activate these muscles more in major exercises like the Squat and (Romanian) deadlift? Research shows it’s probably not helping much. Parr and colleagues [...]
Which repetition range causes the most fatigue?
High load, low rep squats fatigue you more than lower load, high rep sets. Everyone knows that. But is it actually true? I’ve got a surprise for you: research shows [...]
Is it better to do hip thrusts or squats to grow your glutes?
What exactly is the difference between a squat and a hip thrust when it comes to growing your glutes? @glute.guru and I will try to explain... And should you perform [...]
How much do my genetics affect my training progress?
In the iron game, just as in the game of life, genetics play a big role. For some, slabs of muscle come naturally. Doing dumbbell curls grows their legs. [...]
